Sr. Drafting Tech - Remote

First American Financial; Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national commercial real estate firm is seeking a team member for survey drafting, requiring strong mathematics and communication skills. This role offers the flexibility of working on-site in Norman, OK or fully remote, with a pay range of $21.44 – $28.59 hourly. Candidates should have an AA degree in CAD or related field and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• High proficiency in mathematics and ability to work with measurements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey is preferred.
• Ability to learn and accept new responsibilities as experience increases.

Responsibilities

• Drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey.
• Field crew support with preparation of stakeout calculations.
• CADD production of commercial surveys.
• Align daily work with project scopes and deadlines.

Skills

Mathematics and measurements

Written and verbal communication skills

MS Software skills

Analytical review skills

Project planning skills

Survey drafting experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA Degree in a CAD or other engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

Job description

Overview

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Work with our licensed surveyors to prepare staking calculations, boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA surveys and legal descriptions. Projects vary in size from small commercial sites to large acreage and heavily improved properties. Understanding of surveying principals is not essential but is a plus. This role requires regular interaction with the entire surveying team including research, field personnel and project managers. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required.

What You’ll Do

• Drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Survey
• Field crew support with the preparation of stakeout calculations
• CADD production of commercial surveys
• Align daily work with differing project scopes and critical deadlines

What You’ll Bring

• Highly proficient in mathematics and measurements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Software skills
• Analytical review skills
• Strong project planning skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson – survey drafting experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Land survey field or office experience is a plus
• Ability to read and organize field notes
• Ability and willingness to learn and accept new responsibilities as experience is gained
• Generally, requires AA Degree in a CAD or other engineering program
• Preferably 4 years of related experience

This position can be in office in Norman, OK or fully remote

Pay Range: $21.44 – $28.59 hourly

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Note: Statements about eligibility for certain applicants apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with certain material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administering or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.